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i wanted this 940-2 but i got a great deal on the green aluminum handled one on the secondary market.

i LOVE the axis lock. very left hand friendly.

i have the zt0450 but ive had it for a while and i just got the 940 so thats what i want to carry. i generally prefer left hand cutting so the 940 is friendly in that aspect.both are great knives especially when accompanied by a larger blade. great users

i havent sharpened my 940 yet but it seems fairly easy with the kme. i got a pretty good edge on my 0450 with the kme.

i think the pm2 is more appropriatly priced than the 940 and 0450. the 940 is the coolest though

The 940 model that’s $100 more (carbon fiber scales) has the blue barrel spacers. I do agree 100% on the pricing. IMO, this should be a $90-$130 (90 for the G-10, 130 for the carbon) dollar knife. If it were, I’d own one.

Hey Nick. So I’ve been watching for a while but never really commented. And just recently subscribed. Love your content. And I was wondering where I could buy a used slylz bowie because it it was obviously discontinued I don’t want to be spending 500 dollars on the bowie

I’m surprised that you didn’t mention the very excellent balance on the 940-2. I think it has the best balance of the 940 lineup and, in fact, probably the best balance of any folding knife I’ve handled… As always, well done, Nick.

I’ve had problems with the omega springs breaking on this knife. I’ve had to send it back three times to get one or the other replaced. I’ve owned several Benchmade knives and never had this problem. It’s a great knife for what it is, $170 is too pricey, in my opinion, but I got mine for $159, still a little high. I just got a ferrum forge crux, and I’m carrying that more and more (thanks to your review, I had to have the crux), and I’m hesitant to carry my 940-2 because I’m afraid of a spring breaking again. And it’s not like I flip it open and closed incessantly, like my griptillian 551-1. Now that knife has had a lot of pocket time and relentless flicking open and closed and no problems. It’s very strange that it’s this particular knife. I brought the issue to their attention, that this was the third time, and they said they’d give it a closer look. Honestly, if it happens again, I may just sell it so I don’t end up spending a small fortune in shipping fees, and the inconvenience of not having my knife for weeks at a time.

This is a shame. When I 1st wanted and worked towards my chance at a worthy folder that all reviews pointed to I seen the griptilian as the way2go. Then after just under a yr I had one in hand at a local show and dam was I left questioning everything. So some time passed and figured ok, the 940 series would be the ticket and once again I’m left dry(although I haven’t had one in hand)
Being in NYC,laws aren’t allowing pretty much any folders so I’m going bk to traditional walk&talks.
I will achieve my ultimate which for awhile is Cris Reeve Inkosi with Insingo blade sporting micarta even if I never carry it.
Also because production folders are so hit and miss,I give my coin to a handful of custom fixed blade makers over the yrs.
it’s way more rewarding taking my fixed blades on day hikes and carving and practicing survival skills. The sheath game has been stepped up by leaps&bounds weather your into leather or kydex and my favorite the hybrid sheath systems.
My daily pocket carry is Leatherman Skeletool CX. Don’t use clip cause it doesn’t allow for rt pocket tip up. It happened to me,I reached in pocket with it being tip down and the blade opened and sliced my finger.

For an extra $30 bucks or $20 more than the aluminum you get 20CV steel and blue spacers and details on the G10 scales on the 940-1501, that’s probably the best value for a Benchmade considering their prices. And it looks fantastic!
Also, it would be comparable sizewise and less expensive than the ZT0609 which is another beautiful knife with 20CV

Quality is an issue, I literally just bought one a couple weeks ago. And right from the factory there were multiple small Knicks across both sides of the spine. For the $183(including tax) that is ridiculous that they would even let that out of the factory. I like the knife but their quality better start improving or they just might lose a customer.